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Introduction |
I. Models |
II. Variations |
III. Condition
Model 1903
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Gun Parts Diagram
Step 1: Determine the Model of firearm
There are essentially two models of the Winchester Model 1903, with two variations within those models. The first Model has a 20" barrel with a plain straight-grip stock, a crescent metal buttplate, with a smooth forearm. The DELUXE version differed by having a pistol-grip checkered stock and checkered forend. Both Versions were made specifically to shoot Winchester Automatic Rimfire .22 bullets, and loaded from the middle of the rear stock. Both models also had a take-down screw at the back of the smooth-topped receiver. The first 5,000 guns of the 1903 production did not have a safety in the trigger guard.
Use the Key to determine which gun you have. Start at "a" and then select one of the "a" choices. Follow the path through the key to determine your rifle type. Then confirm with the overall descriptions. These guns were very popular and some have gone through many hands. Each owner had an opportunity to modify the gun, add parts, change parts, and remove features. Be alert for such modifications, and remember that any modification from the original will undoubtedly decreased the gun's value.
To become familiar with the parts of your gun, examine the Parts Diagram by Clicking Here.
Easy Key:
a. My Model 1903 Winchester has a 20" blued round barrel with a checkered pistol-grip walnut stock and checkered forend. --- Go to section b
a. My model 1903 Winchester has a straight walnut stock, smooth forearm,
and blued metal parts. It also has a 20" round barrel
with a smooth receiver top and take-down screw at the rear. --- You have the
Standard Winchester Model 1903
version.
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b. My Model 1903 Winchester has a pistol-grip checkered walnut stock, checkered forearm, and blued metal parts. It also has a 20" round barrel with a smooth receiver top and take-down screw at the rear. --- You have the Deluxe Winchester Model 1903 version.
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Enter the Model of your gun in the column to the right |
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Continue to Step 2 and the Variations of Models
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